Live 2026: Seattle

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

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8:30AM PT - 5:30PM PT

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TOPIC

NAVIGATING THE REVOLUTION IN HR: HOW PEOPLE LEADERS CAN BE EMPOWERED IN AN ERA OF AI AND RAPID CHANGE

In the accelerating digital transformation, people leaders have the opportunity to shape the new world. AI isn’t just changing how work gets done, it’s redefining the nature of work itself. As automation takes on more of the routine and the repeatable, it’s opening more space where humans can excel. The challenge for HR leaders is to rethink how their companies operate and evolve, as well as responding to shifting employee expectations and legitimate concerns about an uncharted future. Rather than asking how people will keep up with technology, the question now is how technology can elevate people, enabling more meaningful collaboration, enhanced creativity, faster learning, and smarter decision-making. At our conference of HR leaders, we’ll explore new frontiers in talent acquisition, skills-based workforce planning, learning and development, employee well-being, total rewards, and inclusion. All of these probing conversations will explore what it means to design a workplace for the next era: one where technology enhances, rather than replaces, human potential.

From Day One is a Recertification Provider for SHRM and HRCI. This session is eligible for 4 credits.

Previous Speakers

2025

Shannon Peterson

Head of People Analytics

Verizon

Shannon Peterson

Shannon spoke about using people analytics to understand employee experience, predict trends, and guide HR decisions during an executive panel discussion. 

Roz Francuz-Harris

Vice President, Talent Acquisition

Zillow

Roz Francuz-Harris

In a panel about “Making Talent Acquisition and Development More Efficient, Inclusive, and Personalized,” Roz spoke about using technology to improve hiring and talent development.

Stacey Walker

SVP, Chief People Officer

Fortive

Stacey Walker

In a fireside chat, Stacey spoke about using talent investment, skills development, and AI to drive business growth and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Agenda

All times shown below are U.S. Pacific Time

Morning

8:30 - 11:30 AM

Fireside Chat and Personalizing Benefits While Keeping Costs in Check

The day will start with a fireside chat, followed by a panel on “Personalizing Benefits While Keeping Costs in Check.” Leaders from Enphase Energy, SentinelOne, Aon, and Sword Health will explore how employers can design benefits that reflect real employee needs, from fertility care to virtual physical therapy and emerging treatments, while balancing rising costs. The discussion will highlight how data and employee feedback can guide smarter, more personalized benefits strategies.

Session Highlights

PANEL
PANEL
FIRESIDE
FIRESIDE
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
BREAKFAST
BREAKFAST

Midday

11:30 - 2:55 PM

Networking, Workshops, and Designing the Employee Experience

After attending a workshop of their choice, attendees can connect over lunch and join table discussions focused on employee experience, recognition, and well-being and more. Then a panel discussion about “Designing an Employee Experience That Engages, Recognizes, and Supports” will feature leaders from Hearst Corporation, Ridepanda, and more, discussing how companies can create environments where employees feel engaged, supported, and empowered. Topics include the role of AI in talent development, automation, and holistic well-being in shaping the employee experience.

Session Highlights

PANEL
PANEL
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
STRUCTURED NETWORKING
STRUCTURED NETWORKING
LUNCH
LUNCH

Afternoon

2:55 - 5:10 PM

Future-Proofing HR With AI, Closing Fireside Chat, Evening Reception

Panelists from Expedia Group, Snowflake, and Fortive will lead a discussion on “Future-Proofing HR With AI: How to Lead, Adapt, and Keep the Human Touch in a Tech-Driven Era.” The conversation will examine the opportunities and risks of AI in HR, from talent acquisition and learning to engagement and retention, while addressing ethical, legal, and cultural considerations. The day will conclude with a closing fireside chat and an evening reception.

Session Highlights

PANEL
PANEL
FIRESIDE
FIRESIDE
COFFEE
COFFEE
COCKTAIL RECEPTION
COCKTAIL RECEPTION

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VENUE

Seattle Art Museum

The conference will take place at the Seattle Art Museum, a vast gallery and event space in the heart of Seattle.

1300 First Avenue, Seattle, Washington 98101
Apr 28
8:30AM - 5:30PM
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